About Us

Our Mission

The Christian mission of the Geneseo Food Pantry is to provide food, clothing and short-term emergency assistance for families and individuals residing in Geneseo (61254) or Atkinson (61235) zip code areas.

This Christian mission includes responding to local needs and assisting in the development and maintenance of individuals and families to enable them to be functional, effective and healthy.

Spiritual needs will be recognized and addressed in cooperation with the Geneseo Ministerial Association (GMA).

Our History

Established as community ministry at Grace United Methodist Church in January, 1982

Moved to First Presbyterian Church in August, 1983

Moved to current facility, purchased by the Geneseo Ministerial Association in May, 1989

Board Members:

Don Meier, First Congregational Church

Mike Pries, First Lutheran Church

Pastor David Clayton, Watermark Assembly of God

Barb Roberts, St. Peter’s Evangelical Community Church

Louise Wildemuth, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Doris Schram, Loraine United Methodist Church
John Schang, First Presbyterian Church
Pam Reiling, Geneseo Evangelical Free Church
Dale Tanis - First United Methodist Church

Staff:

Jolynn Kitterman — Director

Jolynn has been employed at the Food Pantry since August 2001. She and her husband, Kevin, live in Colona. They have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. In her spare time Jolynn likes to flower garden, read, and swim. She also volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Nicole Freadhoff

Nicole has been employed at the Food Pantry since July 2015. She, her husband Greg, and two children live in Geneseo. In her spare time Nicole likes to read, run, and scrapbook. She also volunteers at her children's school and church.